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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 566.05 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 566.05 and 279.29 is: 385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 566.05 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/566.05 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 566.05 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 158,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,092.10/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.68

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